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Roti (Chapati) vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Roti (Chapati) and Papadum

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Papadum is higher in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Papadum covers your daily Copper needs 85% more than Roti (Chapati).
  • Papadum contains 3 times less Selenium than Roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 26.6µg of Selenium, while Papadum contains 8.3µg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Papad.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +220.5%
Contains more Calcium +297.2%
Contains more Iron +254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +383.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.7%
Contains more Potassium +410.2%
Contains more Zinc +120.8%
Contains more Copper +335.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +220.5%
Contains more Calcium +297.2%
Contains more Iron +254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +383.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.7%
Contains more Potassium +410.2%
Contains more Zinc +120.8%
Contains more Copper +335.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more Folate +386.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.285
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more Folate +386.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +183.1%
Contains more Water +915.2%
Contains more Protein +225.6%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Other +463.3%
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more Fats +183.1%
Contains more Water +915.2%
Contains more Protein +225.6%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Other +463.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roti (Chapati) Papadum
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Papadum Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 41.27g Papadum
Protein 7.85g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 9.2g 3.25g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 59.87g Papadum
Calories 299kcal 371kcal Papadum
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 0g Papadum
Fiber 9.7g 18.6g Papadum
Calcium 36mg 143mg Papadum
Iron 2.2mg 7.8mg Papadum
Magnesium 56mg 271mg Papadum
Phosphorus 158mg 385mg Papadum
Potassium 196mg 1000mg Papadum
Sodium 298mg 1745mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 3.4mg Papadum
Copper 0.229mg 0.998mg Papadum
Manganese 1.747mg 1.562mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 8.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.05mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.277mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.258mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.472mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.285mg Papadum
Folate 45µg 219µg Papadum
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.4µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg Papadum
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Papadum
Saturated Fat 3.311g 1.084g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0.532g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 1.148g Papadum
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Papadum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Roti (Chapati)
37%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 1447mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.227g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients
  2. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.